This Saturday is February 14th, and every restaurant in the Twin Cities is already booked (unless you want dinner at 4pm or 11pm), and many of the 'bigger' events are sold out. So perhaps try something different this year! We've rounded up a list of other Valentine's Day activities in St. Paul that are well-suited for singles, couples, friends, etc. And Don't forget to pick up the best chocolate in the world at
Legacy Chocolates (they have special Valentine's Day items!) and a bottle or two of wine at neighboring
Revival Wine Beer & Spirits, both in the
Pioneer Endicott Building.
Minnesota Sinfonia - Eric Silberger
What: Eric Silberger is a prize-winner of the 14th
International Tchaikovsky Competition and the
Michael Hill International Violin Competition in 2011. He has performed as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician around the world. This program features Eric on the violin with works by Haydn and Svendsen, and by Minnesota-based composer
Yue Lor.
When: February 14th, 7:30pm
Where: Temple of Aaron
Cost: Free
Valentine's Day Themed Concert at the Baroque Room
What: Titled 'Portrait of Love:
Les Delices,' this special Valentine's Day-themed concert features love songs and instrumental solos from seventeenth-century France. Les Delices (pronounced Lay Deh-LEASE) is the only group in the U.S. specializing in historically-informed performances of French Baroque chamber music.
When: February 15th, 7:30pm
Where: The Baroque Room
Cost: $10 - $25.
Purchase tickets here.
Bleeding Hearts Romp
What: "Bring your significant other and break up with them! Meet someone new! or not! Or celebrate your single awesomeness! Or cry in the corner! ROMP! It's a PARTY it's a PERFORMANCE it's a PERFORMANCE PARTY! ... It's the weirdest of cabarets followed by the wildest of dance parties ..."(Website description)
When: February 14th, 8:00pm
Where: Bedlam Lowertown
Cost: $5 donation suggested. 20% of the proceeds go to
Million Artists Movement
* Check out
State of the People with Million Artist Movement and The Minnesota Humanities Center beforehand from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Unite: Twin Cities Women's Choir in Concert with Saakumu Dance Troupe
What: The
Twin Cities Women's Choir welcomes the world-renowned traditional/contemporary dance and music troupe Saakuma from Ghana, West Africa to share the stage for a lively merging of cultures.
When: February 14th, 4:00pm
Where: Central Presbyterian Church
Cost: $20 - $25. Children 12 and under free.
Purchase tickets here.
Ramsey After Dark: The Language of Love
What: This one hour Valentine's themed program discusses the 'secret messages' behind gifts from Victorian era suitors. There will also be freshly baked treats and Victorian courtship games in the parlor.
When: February 13th, 7:00pm and 8:30pm
Where: Alexander Ramsey House
Cost: $7-$10. Call for reservations (651.259.3015)
or register online.
Twin Cities Progressive Brew Pub Tour
What: A five-hour tour of local brewpubs in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Each of the four stops includes food and drink, culminating 8 unique small plates with 16 different craft brews. There is round-trip luxury transportation and a take-home GetKnit pint glass.
When: February 14th, 11:00am
Where: Meet-up location is at
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
Cost: $95 per person.
Purchase tickets here.
* Must be 21+ to participate.
* As of 2/10/15, only 10 tickets are left.
Saturday Brunch at the Minnesota History Center
What: Curated by Executive Chef Christian Pieper, the Minnesota History Center and Cafe Minnesota offer a beautiful Saturday brunch. Using sustainable ingredients from local farmers and artisans, the Saturday Brumch menu includes a details, beautiful menu with gourmet coffees, teas, and juices. Mimosas and Bloody Mary's are available for an additional cost.
When: February 14th, 11:30am or 12:45am
Where: Minnesota History center
Cost: $25 ($20 for MNHS members). Price includes brunch and access to the museum galleries.
Purchase tickets online through the MNHS website.
Stick around after Saturday Brunch at Cafe Minnesota for Sample Saturdays:
Sample Saturday
What: Only offered once a month, Sample Saturday brings in local brewers and distillers so you can sample their products. The featured business this month is
Far North Distillers.
When: February 14th, 2:00pm
Where: Minnesota History Center, Cafe Minnesota
Cost: $5.
Purchase tickets online through the MNHS website.
Christos Valentine's Day Takeout
What: Celebrate Valentine's Day at home with fantastic food from Christo's. Fill out the online form by February 13th, and pick up your meal from 4:00pm - 9:00pm on February 14th!
When: February 14th
Where: Christo's
Cost: $42 per couple.
Fill out form here.
Le Cirque Rouge Cabaret & Burlesque Show Valentine's Day
What: Le Cirque Rouge features the Twin Cities best burlesque performers. This specific performance includes a number of special guests and a comedy act!
When: February 13th & February 14th at 8:00pm
Where: Amsterdam Bar and Hall
Cost: $12 - $120.
Purchase tickets here.
A Prairie Home Companion
What: Special guest host
Chris Thile joins the rest of the gang at the home of A Prairie Home Companion for another night of music and laughter.
When: February 14th, 4:45pm
Where: The Fitzgerald Theater
Cost: $33 - $49.
Purchase tickets here.
Valentine's Day at The Buttered Tin
What: A special four-course meal at one of our St. Paul favorites.
View Menu Here.
When: February 14th, 5pm - 8pm
Where: The Buttered Tin
Cost: $125 per couple.
* E-mail jennifer@thebutteredtin.com to secure your reservations.
* If you'd rather stay in for the night, The Buttered Tin makes delectable
Valentine's Day Sweets to take home!
Minnesota Wild vs. Carolina Hurricanes
What: Minnesotan hockey at it's finest!
When: February 14th, 7:00pm
Where: Xcel Energy Center
Cost: $75 - $535.
Purchase tickets here.
"Isn't it Romantic" Special Valentine's Jazz in The Lobby Bar
What: JoAnn Funk and Jeff Brueske welcome guest musician and acclaimed Twin Cities tenor Saxophonist,
Pete Whitman. Pete will add his romantic jazz sound to this special
Jazz in The Lobby Bar.
Where: This takes place in
The Saint Paul Hotel around the lobby fireplace in the , which was voted the 7th most romantic spot in St. Paul!
When: February 13th & 14th, 7pm - 11pm
Cost: Free
Single Awareness Day Bar Crawl
What: Meet up with a group and hop from bar to bar in Lowertown for a day of drinking and fun! Couples are also welcome.
When: February 14th, 1:00pm
Where: Meeting at
Kelly's Depot Bar.
Cost: No cost to join the group. Any purchases during the day are on you.
*Look for the red and black Mardi Gras beads and the Meetup signs at Kelly's.
Saint Paul Winter Farmer's Market
What: Buy fresh, local ingredients at the St. Paul Farmer's Market and cook a delicious meal at home with friends, family, or on your own! There is generally a wise variety of meats, cheeses, jams, baked goods, pickled items, honeys, chocolates, and more.
When: February 14th, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Golden's Deli and along Wall Street
Cost: No entrance fee
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
What: The last in a series of Farewell Performances, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony represents the culmination of the SPCO's exploration of the complete
Beethoven symphony cycle, with the SPCO Chorale joining the orchestra for the monumental, life-affirming Ninth Symphony.
When: February 13th & 14th, 8:00pm
Where: Ordway Music Theatre
Cost: $14 - $32. Seating is very limited.
Purchase tickets here.
Paul Harper Quartet
What: The Paul Harper Quartet features music written by the jazz greats and by the band members themselves. The band focuses on keen ensemble playing and an intuitive sense of interplay and immediacy. All members of the band have long and deep experience performing.
When: February 14th, 8:30pm. Opening set at 7:00pm with Central Standard Time
Where: Black Dog St. Paul
Cost: Donations suggested.
Valentine's Day Massacre Gangster Tour
What: A special version of the twice weekly
Historic Cave Tours at the Wabasha Street Caves.
When: February 14th, 5:00pm
Where: Wabasha Street Caves
Cost: $6. Call for reservations (651-292-1220).
The Color Purple
What: A Park Square Theatre production based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment Motion Picture Book by Marsha Norman.
The Color Purple is the tale of a woman triumphing over adversity, and a testament to the power of hope.
From the website:
Why go? To join a celebration of the spirit - with the best lend it town just a few feet away.
Who should you bring? Someone who appreciates a powerful story and uplift music.
When: February 13th, 7:30pm. February 14th, 2:00pm and 7:30pm. February 15th, 2:00pm.
Where: Park Square Theatre
Cost: $48 - 68, may vary.
Purchase tickets here by clicking on the time of your preferred performance.
Another option is to check out one or all of
St. Paul's Most Romantic Spots!
Or, if you're really in the lovey-dovey mood, start planning your wedding with
I Do St. Paul! I Do St. Paul is a wedding service run entirely by locals that is complimentary!
Whew, that's a lot of options! We hope you've found this post helpful, and we wish you a very happy Valentine's Day!
